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GREEN SHEET #: 3037049
Resolution
City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
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4 WHEREAS, Mr. Max Metz�er was a long time supporter of the Music in the Parks program, and the 56 yeaz director of the
� Music in the Parks Pops Ensemble for concerts held Sunday afternoons during the sununer months at Como Lakeside
6 Pavilion; and
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WHEREAS, Mr. Metzger passed away on July 22, 2006; and
WHEREAS, prior to passing Mr. Metzger arranged for a portion of the proceeds of his estate to be directed to the City
of SainY Paul; and
WHEREAS, the aforementioned estate proceeds are estunated to be $50,000; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Metzger's intentions were for this contribution to be specifically used to aid in the continuation of the Summer
Pops Ensemble Concerts at Como Lakeside Pavilion which had fallen into financial strife; and
WHEREAS, it is Yhe desire of Parks and Recreation to see through with Mr. Metzger's mtentions through the creation of the
Max Metzger Memorial Pops Fund; and
WHEREAS, upon receipt, Mr. Metzger's full contribution will be deposited in this fund, along with future donations received
for the Music in the Parks Pops Ensemble, and all forthcoming interest earned thereon; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor, pursaant to Section 10.07.1 of the Charter of the City of Saint Paul, does certify that there are
available for appropriation, funds of $50,000 in excess of those estimated in the 2007 budget; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor recommends that the following additions be made to the 2007 budget:
CURRENT AMENDED
FINANCING PLAN: BUDGET CHANGES BUDGET
729 - Parks' Opportunity Fund
53108 - Max Metzger Memorial Pops Fund
6905 - Contributions and Outside DonaYio�s 0 50,000 50,000
0 50,000 50,000
SPENDING PLAN:
729 - Parks' Opportunity Fund
53108 - Max Metzger Memorial Pops Fund
0210 - Fees - Entertainers
9831 - Contribution to Fund Balance
0 20,000 20,000
0 30,000 3Q000
0 50,000 50,000
42 NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Max Metzger Memorial Pops Fund is hereby created; and be iT
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44 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul expresses its deepest appreciation and thanks to
45 Mr. Mar Metzger for his 56 year tennre as Director of the Pops Ensemble; and be it
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47 FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Saint Paul gives thanks to Mr. Max Metzger and his family for the
48 generous contribution from his estate, and more importantly, the gift of music Max so kindly shared with the citizens of
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51 FINAI.LY RESOLVED, that the Council Qf the City of Saint Paul approves these changes to the 2�07 budget.
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1 WIIEREAS, Saint Paul Parks and Recreation has historically provided an annual Music in the Pazks progam which provides
2 musical experiences for all tastes and pleasures, including: band, concerts, dance, choral performances, and musicals; and
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GREEN SHEET #: 3037049
Resolution
City of Saint Paul, Minnesota
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Approval of the attached resolution authorizing the proper City officials to accept, and establish a financing and spending plan, for a
donation received from Mr. Mas Metzger's estate in the amount estimated to be $50,000, specifically using the contribution to aid in
the continuation of the Summer Pops Ensemble Concerts at Como Lakeside Pavilion.
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1 Has this persoNfirm ever worked under a contract tor this department?
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2. Has this person(firm ever been a city employee?
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3. Does this person/firm possess a skill not normally possessed by any
current city employee?
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Initiating Problem, Issues, Opportunity (Who, WhaQ When, Where, Why):
The City of Saint Paul, Parks and Recreation, has received a donation from Max Metzgex i� the amount estimated to be $50,000.
Parks and Recreation wishes to accept this generous donation with the deepest appreciation and thanks, and wishes to establish a
spending plan in accordance with Mr. Metzger's intention of providing aid to the Music in the Pazks Pops Ensemble.
Advantages If Approved:
Additional funds will be available to the Summer Pops Ensemble Concerts at Como Lakeside Pavilion, which had previously fallen
into financial sfrife.
Disadvantages tf Approved:
None
REGEIVED
MAR 0 1 2007
Disadvantages If Not Approved: �y�(j( V('t- J V���V[
Parks and Recreation would be unable to provide any additional funding in support of the Summer Pops Ensemble Concerts at Como
Lakeside Pavilion.
Total Amount of $50,�00 CosURevenue Budgeted: N
Trgnsaction:
Funding Source: �Zg Activity Number. 53105 �� ������
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